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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.47, 465.68 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.47, 465.68 and 226.92 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.47 : 465.68 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.47/465.68 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.47x = 465.68 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.47x = 105,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,670.97/337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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